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Bad / Nervous

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defensive - To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself.

One of the challenges of a therapist is to achieve the trust of the patient, and overcome the patient's defensive behavior.

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Other / Fast

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haste - A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.

He drove his car to the train station like a crazy person, but in spite of his haste, he missed the train by 20 seconds.

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Bad / Dishonest

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sneaky - Doing things in a secretive or sly way, often to avoid being noticed or caught.

Before breakfast, Billy was sneaky and ate some cookies when his mother wasn't looking.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.

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Bad / Afraid

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intimidating - Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety

His first day on the job as an accountant in the corporation with 50,000 employees, was intimidating - but he tried his best to be strong and brave.

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Good / Calm

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painstaking - Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task.

After months of painstaking research, she finally completed her PhD thesis.

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Bad / Strange

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peculiar - Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.

She had a peculiar habit of talking to herself while working.

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perverse - Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences

Sam often acted in perverse ways around the office, such as threatening his coworkers.

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Bad / Unhappy

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apologetic - Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem

When Bill realized that his mistake caused the company to lose millions of dollars, he wrote his manager an apologetic email.

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Good / Calm

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nonchalant - (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

Snoopy was known for being nonchalant, never letting any problems get to him.

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Bad / Dangerous

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addictive - The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in cigarettes.

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Good / Pleasure

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succulent - Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids

Joe could hardly wait to bite into his succulent hamburger after the waiter placed it in front of him.